Tailored PCR consumables to improve reproducibility in diagnostic kit manufacture

Azenta Life Sciences has detailed its customisable PCR plates, sealing materials and sample tracking options, designed to help diagnostic kit manufacturers to improve reproducibility, simplify manufacturing and accelerate product development.

Azenta Life Sciences has drawn on its trusted 4titude portfolio of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) products to build a reputation for partnering with diagnostic kit manufacturers, developing consumables tailored to their specific workflows.

As molecular diagnostics continue to drive advances in healthcare, manufacturers face growing pressure to deliver high-quality, scalable diagnostic kits while meeting stringent requirements. Not every application can be addressed using off-the-shelf solutions.

To support these evolving needs, the company has developed customised molecular diagnostics solutions that combine proven PCR consumables with bespoke design and manufacturing expertise. Whether adapting existing products or creating entirely novel solutions, Azenta offers flexible options across PCR plates, sealing materials, sample tracking and automation-compatible consumables. These are intended to help customers to improve reproducibility, simplify manufacturing and accelerate product development.

“Our customisation capabilities extend from concept through to production,” said Bhaskar Anand, global product manager at Azenta. 

“Customers can specify plate formats, frame and well colours, coatings, surface treatments, seal materials, printing, chemical compatibility, and barcode or 2D coding options, alongside contract manufacturing to create solutions that exactly fit your application,” he added.

“Our customers need more than a catalogue of consumables – they need solutions designed around their manufacturing processes,” Anand added. 

“By combining high-quality products with flexible customisation, we’re helping diagnostic kit manufacturers build workflows that are efficient, reproducible, and ready to scale,” he said.

Azenta has worked with manufacturers to develop customised solutions for applications including infectious disease diagnostics. These solutions support automated reagent dispensing, secure heat sealing, sample traceability and compatibility with downstream analytical platforms. All custom products supplied by Azenta are manufactured in facilities certified to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards 9001 and 13485, which provide the quality systems, consistency and supply reliability required by diagnostic kit manufacturers worldwide.

To learn more, please visit https://www.azenta.com/consumables-instruments/pcr-microplates-instruments/molecular-diagnostics-kits